Could this be a turning point for the Irish?

[irish4life99]

Could this game be the game that solidified our team? Could it be the catalyst to more consistent play? We've seen flashes of greatness on both the offense and defense. Still, inconsistency, and mental mistakes cost us one game and came close to costing another.

Is this the shot in the arm that this team needed to get its groove back? We now move into the middle of our schedule where we should be able to build some confidence and hopefully be going into USC a much improved team.

Maybe it’s just me, but it seemed something just kind of snapped in the second half of the MSU game. Almost like the defense said, the hell with it, we have nothing to lose, let’s just let it all hang out. After that MSU only had 80 yards in the second half, and Stanton did throw his first completion until 2/3 though the 4th quarter.

I think we are going to see a different team from here on out. I didn’t say this after the PSU game because I didn’t really know what kind of team Penn was. I still think we have some fundamental issues w/talent level, but we were not playing even close to our potential.

 

[solo]

I think we will see the same team, but it will look improved because we are getting to the easy part of the schedule. We will cruise to 10 wins then get exposed again by USC and whatever BCS bowl we are selected to play in. 10-3 is where this team will finish. And that really is a good record for Cw's 2nd season and the talent level on hand.

 

[memphisirish99]

I agree with you solo. Before the season even started, I predicted a 10-2 season with the losses being to Michigan and Southern Cal. I predicted a BCS bowl with a loss for a 10-3 season also.

I don't think this is to bad for Charlie. He is doing the best he can with the talent level he has. I believe it will take 2 more years for CW to get them to national championship level. He had a good start with last years class and it looks like this years will be even better. If he can build a quick, smart, athletic defense to along with his offensive genius, the FI will be there.

 

[Óglaigh_na_hÉireann]

idk, our offensive line still looked pretty bad in the 4th.

 

[rontdtarchala]

our oline is mediocre at best and thats with vets...I am not going to go into it again most know my opinion on it... our defense lacks self motivation...ie it takes being screamed at and getting way behind before they decide to step it up...I don't know why but thats what i see...theres a lot of talent there they just don't seem to want to show it...

 

[marv81s]

Think it would help to go no huddle more in games, that is when the offense really looks smooth and in rhythm. Time will tell if this was that turning point or not, although our competition is less than stellar, there are no gimmies and you still have to play the games. I also predicted a 10-3 season, losses to mich, USC and to louisville in the sugar bowl.